
I'm a sucker for that rootsy blend of country, bluegrass, folk and rock that was LA “Country Rock” circa 1968-69… but I've always had a nagging doubt about those early years, and that doubt has grown over time due to … Continue reading


I'm a sucker for that rootsy blend of country, bluegrass, folk and rock that was LA “Country Rock” circa 1968-69… but I've always had a nagging doubt about those early years, and that doubt has grown over time due to … Continue reading
I’ve long wanted to do a post about Curt Boettcher and the tangled web of productions and songs that weaved their way through late 60’s LA and beyond. But I came across a problem…
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I believe we’re up to 1965. Now it gets quite a bit more difficult to select a single song without upsetting legions of complex, luscious harmony infused pop classic productions. But let’s try. 1965: You’re So Good To Me “What?” …
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Out of all the songs that Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys have produced, it’s odd that it is this one particular song that has always struck such a chord with me. Why? Find out the story.
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So, The Beach Boys. 2012. Reunion. Problematic, cynical and shrink wrapped with a patchy album. Many have compared the new album to Today or Summer Days… But what about that Mike Love?
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A couple of other folks have chosen their favourite songs by an artist during a particular set of years. Thought I’d hop on and give it a go. No surprise that I’m doing the Beach Boys.
Continue readingHmmm. A couple of weird things about that “rock” collection of Beatles songs “Tomorrow Never Knows”…
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Well, I just had to say something about the SMiLE box set! First, it pretty much goes without saying that it’s fantastic, utterly beguiling and presented in as good a sound quality as we could ever possibly expect… and now I’ve now spent a few magnificent hours listening, it’s just amazing how ‘otherworldly’ it still sounds.
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